08-17-2019, 07:32 AM
According to various maps, the Mauna Kea Recreation Area is approximately five miles from the Mauna Kea Visitor Information Station across State-owned land (440160030000, 440150010000).
In theory, a purely State-owned road on State-owned land would not be subject to (unconstitutional) challenges about "which minority is entitled to be on that land", and the State would be able to respond accordingly to blockages of such a road.
I believe the ongoing protest response will eventually exceed the cost of a new road.
Disclaimer: yes, I realize that "solving the problem" is not on the agenda.
In theory, a purely State-owned road on State-owned land would not be subject to (unconstitutional) challenges about "which minority is entitled to be on that land", and the State would be able to respond accordingly to blockages of such a road.
I believe the ongoing protest response will eventually exceed the cost of a new road.
Disclaimer: yes, I realize that "solving the problem" is not on the agenda.